Friday 19 October 2018

Sausage, Pumpkin and Sage Casserole : Perfect for Autumn (Fall)


This comforting sausage casserole could be just what you are looking for during these cooler Autumn (Fall) months …

Ingredients
Serves Four
50g/1¾oz. butter
6 good-quality sausages, pricked several times with a fork
1 onion, peeled, thinly sliced
3 banana shallots, peeled, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled, finely chopped
1 tbsp. chopped fresh sage
1 small pumpkin, peeled, seeds removed, cut into equal-sized pieces
1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tsp caster sugar
200g/7oz canned chopped tomatoes
400g/14oz canned cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
500ml/18fl oz. chicken stock
salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp. chopped fresh flatleaf parsley, to serve

Method
1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
2. Heat half the butter in a large casserole over a medium heat and fry the sausages for 4-5 minutes, or until golden-brown all over.
3. Add the remaining butter, onion and shallots and fry for three minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and sage leaves and cook for a further three minutes, stirring well.
4. Add the pumpkin and stir the mixture until well combined. Increase the heat to high and add the white wine vinegar. Continue to cook until most of the liquid has evaporated.
5. Add the sugar, tomatoes, cannellini beans and stock and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
6. Bring the mixture to the boil, then transfer the casserole to the oven for one hour, or until the sausages are cooked through and the pumpkin is tender.
7. To serve, ladle the casserole into two large bowl and sprinkle with the flatleaf parsley.

 From an original idea here

You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

Autumn a lovely time of year - image from here

All the best Jan

35 comments:

  1. Looks like a good fall meal. I don't eat- but the rest of the recipe sounds tasty. :)
    ~Jess

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  2. That is a glorious autumn image.
    Pumpkin and sage are a match made in heaven.

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  3. What a lovely time of year, and a wonderful combination, sausage and pumpkin.

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  4. ...it sound right up my alley.

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  5. Hi Jan, this is a lovely and tasty casserole by the look of the ingredients. I am inspired by it and even though we're in the warmer season here we still love our occasional hearty dishes. Cheers and thanks, as always, for the recipe, Sue :D) xx

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  6. Another meal that is good for colder days.
    : )

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  7. Sounds great for a cold evening. Beautiful fall picture.

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  8. Thank you Jan for sharing the recipe and yes, a sausage casserole is always a good idea once the weather starts getting cooler.
    Happy weekend
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  9. Usually, I never comment on blogs but your article is so convincing that I never stop myself to say something about it. You’re doing a great job Man. Best article I have ever read

    Keep it up!

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  10. Hello Jan!
    Such a great recipe for Winter!
    I like sausages and pumpkin too!
    Lovely Autumn image! Have a lovely weekend!
    Dimi...

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  11. Sounds great! Love the autumn photo. Valerie

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  12. That looks delicious and the perfect meal for autumn and Halloween.

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  13. Pumpkins are so autumn - colorwise :) What a lovely photo.

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  14. We love sausage casserole but this sounds delicious with the pumpkin added, I'll definitely give it a go.

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  15. Oh, that looks really yummy. Still working on my coffee this morn at 6:45am so I have not had breakfast yet but this made me hungrier. Thanks...haha. Have a beautiful day.

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  16. Delicious...…..one for when the grandchildren visit.
    YUM!!

    Beautiful image.

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  17. mmmmmmmm

    now if we could just have some color weather here in Florida. (supposed to only have highs in the mid 80s next week)

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  18. La calabaza la usamos más en puré. Besitos.

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  19. Yes ... perfect for the cold night ahead. We are getting snow tomorrow.

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  20. I love a great casserole in the cool weather! That autumn images is amazing.

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  21. Ooh this looks lovely, I like a good casserole! Have a lovely weekend, Sue xx

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  22. I can almost smell it from here - looks and sounds delicious and love that autumn scene.

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  23. Teresa said:
    La calabaza la usamos más en puré. Besitos.

    Google translate:
    We use the pumpkin more in puree. kisses.

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  24. How nice to be able to walk along the waterfront. Your supper casserole looks scrumptious.

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  25. I love this time of year. It just seems to peaceful. And beautiful. That is such a wonderful recipe.

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  26. I have to go to the farmer’s market today, so I think I will buy squash and make this exact recipe!

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  27. Great photos, is that you Jan? It is a lovely photo!

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  28. Denise in VA said:
    Great photos, is that you Jan? It is a lovely photo!

    Hello Denise, many thanks for your comment both here and on other posts.
    I think the photos you refer to are on this post here:
    http://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/2018/10/leave-nothing-but-footprints.html

    and yes it is me in the photograph … we enjoyed a lovely walk.

    In regard to this post, I hope you like the recipe, and I couldn't resist the Autumnal picture :)

    My good wishes

    All the best Jan

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  29. I'm allergic to sage, but I love everything else!
    Gorgeous image! Big Hugs!

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  30. definitely a great dish for autumn ~ lovely photos!

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  31. Never hear of banana shallots. I learn so much here!
    Lisa x

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